Syllabus
Course Name
Course Prefix & Number (PHC 6xxx)
Sections: 3__ (ref# _____), 3__ (ref# _____), 3__ (ref# _____)
Semester:
Dates:
Include beginning and ending dates
Location:
Blackboard: http://my.usf.edu > PHC6___.allF05
Credit Hours:
3
Pre-Requisites:
Example: College Algebra or CI
Delivery Format:
Identify if web-based, computer-aided instruction, face-to-face classroom/seminar, field study,
video-conferencing, satellite, audio-conferencing, Synchronous/Asynchronous
Required Materials:
Specify what students need to purchase or have to pass the class. Does not include basic
technology requirements.
Examples:
Textbook (link to order form from HSC Bookstore: Order textbooks:
http://itt.usf.edu/publichealth/Orderforms/HSC_GradTextbook_OrderForm.pdf
Supplemental Reading Packet (link to COPH Copy Center order form:),
DSL/Cable internet connection, calculators, microphone and headset.
Course Content and Delivery:
Purpose:
(optional) Example: To meet the core course requirements of the MPH program
Course
Description
:
Use the description in the USF catalogue.
Example: Concepts, principles, and methods of statistics applied to public health issues.
Objectives:
Objectives are broad statements which are measurable and overt behaviors. Additional performance
objectives can be included for each module or topic.
Format:
Format includes delivery format, physical structure (modular, weekly), pacing, instructor vs. student
centered.
Instructiona
l
Strategies:
Types of activities, types of media used, group vs. individual work, synchronous/asynchronous, types of
assessments (graded and non-graded).
Faculty, TA/GA and Technical Assistance Contact Information:
Instructor Information:
Instructor Name:
Office/ mailing address:
Office Hours:
Phone:
Fax:
Email address:
Preferred method of
contact:
Reply policy:
TA information:
1. TA Name
Office address:
Office Hours:
Email address:
Preferred method of
contact:
Reply policy:
2. TA Name
Office address:
Office Hours:
Email address:
Preferred method of
contact:
Reply policy:
3. TA Name
Office address:
Office Hours:
Email address:
Preferred method of
contact:
Reply policy:
Physical Office:
, Link to Virtual office:
Include both virtual and face-to-face office hours. Indicate if by appointment, walk-in.
Provide the link to the virtual office if applicable.
Identify the preferred method of contact for instructor. Select from email, BB
messaging, telephone, fax. Include instructions if applicable.
Indicate when students can expect a reply from the instructor. Suggest Sun-Thu.( 2448 hrs) Fri-Sat (48-72 hrs)
Physical Office:
, Link to Virtual office:
Include both virtual and face-to-face office hours if applicable. Indicate if by
appointment, walk-in, group or individual. Provide the link to the virtual office if
applicable.
Identify the preferred method of contact for TA/GA’s. Select from Blackboard email
(select user or all TA/GA’s), BB messaging, telephone, fax. Provide specific directions.
Indicate when students can expect a reply from the TA. Suggest Sun-Thu.( 24-48 hrs)
Fri-Sat (48-72 hrs)
Physical Office:
, Link to Virtual office:
Include both virtual and face-to-face office hours if applicable. Indicate if by
appointment, walk-in, group or individual. Provide the link to the virtual office if
applicable.
Identify the preferred method of contact for TA/GA’s. Select from Blackboard email
(select user or all TA/GA’s), BB messaging, telephone, fax. Provide specific directions.
Indicate when students can expect a reply from the TA. Suggest Sun-Thu.( 24-48 hrs)
Fri-Sat (48-72 hrs)
Physical Office:
, Link to Virtual office:
Include both virtual and face-to-face office hours if applicable. Indicate if by
appointment, walk-in, group or individual. Provide the link to the virtual office if
applicable.
Identify the preferred method of contact for TA/GA’s. Select from Blackboard email
(select user or all TA/GA’s), BB messaging, telephone, fax. Provide specific directions.
Indicate when students can expect a reply from the TA. Suggest Sun-Thu.( 24-48 hrs)
Fri-Sat (48-72 hrs)
Assistance:
Technical problems:
(accessing course, course
materials, links, videos,
presentations,
documents, assignment
submission)
Use the ‘Technical Problem Report Form’ located under the ‘Tech Assistance’ button on
the course website. Select any of the available options. Students will receive a reply
WITHIN 24 hours via phone or email based on student preference.
During exams:
Call technical support during exams supported by ETA. The phone number will be
posted on the course website with the exam. Otherwise indicate who to contact, method
and expected reply time.
Course Content
questions:
Indicate who to contact, method, and expected reply time
Synchronous sessions:
Indicate who to contact, method, and expected reply time
Request Make-up exams:
Indicate who to contact, method, and expected reply time
Confidential problems:
Preferred method to contact Instructor.
During normal business days (M-F 8:30am-5:00pm) students can contact the Office of
Educational Technology and Assessment at 1-888-USF-COPH (option #3)
Grading/Assessment/Criteria:
Grading System:
Indicate the grading system used.
Example: total score/points, weighted, adjusted/curved
Grading Scale:
Indicate if + and – grades will be given. Suggest using a table format.
Official USF Grading Scale:
http://publichealth.usf.edu/academicaffairs/academic_procedures.html
Types of
assessments:
Describe the types of assessments, value, whether or not they are submitted for review, who
will provide feedback, when students can expect feedback and method of feedback. Indicate if
individual or group grades. For subjective assessments identify how the evaluation criteria will
be presented to the student. Note- specific instructions for completing assessments, exams
etc can be provided in the syllabus or on the course websites.
‘Incomplete’ policy:
Indicate Instructor’s policy and procedure for incomplete.
COPH policy: http://publichealth.usf.edu/academicaffairs/academic_procedures.html
Assessment
Schedule:
Refer to last section entitled Course Schedule.
Instructor Policies:
Grading Policies:
Describe your policies for assigning grades, excessive time on exams, feedback on
assignments and exams, review of exam questions.
Make-up Policy:
Describe your policies for making up exams or assignments. Provide instructions for the
process to request a make-up and whom to submit their request.
Late Assignments/
Incorrect method of
submission:
Describe your policy and consequences for late assignments. Specify time of day/night for
deadlines. Indicate if students will be penalized if they do not follow directions for submission of
assignments. Include policy for students exceeding time limit on exams.
Extra Credit Policy:
If applicable, provide details to receive extra credit and the value.
Plagiarism:
Identify if you will be using the ‘Safe Assignment’ plagiarism tool, and consequences if
plagiarism is detected.
Dishonesty/Cheating/
Disruption of
Academic process:
Identify your policy for consequences if students are found violating the USF policies for
dishonesty, cheating, plagiarism and disruption of academic process.
Schedule change
policy:
Indicate how you will communicate changes to the course schedule, content.
Field Trip Policy:
If applicable
Use of Public
Computers:
Indicate your policy for problems accessing the course or taking and exam resulting from use
of public computers.
Netiquette:
Provide netiquette guidelines
http://itt.usf.edu/publichealth/standards/syllabus/Online_Netiquette.pdf
Student
Expectations:
(optional) Identify behaviors expected from students related to attendance, participation,
accessing course.
What to expect of the
Instructor:
(optional) Include philosophy of teaching, accessibility during the course, methods and format
for feedback.
Permission to use
lecture:
(optional) State your policy about the distribution and use of any materials in your course
including audio, video, and documents.
Institutional Policies:
Link to Student Handbook
http://www.sa.usf.edu/handbook/
Student Conduct:
USF Student Rights/Responsibilities:
http://www.sa.usf.edu/handbook/rights/StudentRightsResponsibilities.htm
USF Student Code of Conduct:
http://www.sa.usf.edu/handbook/rights/StudentCodeofConduct.htm
Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism:
Graduate courses
http://catalog.grad.usf.edu/currentpdf/USF_Graduate_Catalog_2005_2006_section
6.pdf
Undergraduate courses
http://www.sa.usf.edu/handbook/academics/ImportantAcademicPolicies.htm
Special Accommodations:
http://www.asasd.usf.edu/index.htm
Holidays and Religious
Observances:
http://www.sa.usf.edu/handbook/policies/ReligiousPracticesPolicy.htm
Technology Requirements and Tools
Technology Checklist:
Link to basic technology requirements includes list of hardware and link to download
required software: http://publichealth.usf.edu/eta/students_tech_requirements.htm
Special Technology
Requirements for this course:
Describe if applicable. Provide link if applicable for specifications and any tutorials
Pre-requisite skills:
Describe any technology skills required before taking this course.
Resources for online learners
USF ID, NetID, Emails:
http://publichealth.usf.edu/eta/pdf/Accessing%20Online%20Courses%20within%20M
yUSF.pdf
Library Resources:
‘How to Find a Journal Article’: http://itt.usf.edu/publichealth/library/tutorial/index.html
USF Library Resources and services: http://www.lib.usf.edu/
How to Navigate in Blackboard:
http://www.cte.usf.edu/rdpres/bbsim/bb3studentnav1.htm
Plagiarism:
Tutorial on Plagiarism for Students: http://www.cte.usf.edu/plagiarism/plag.html
Instructions to submit an assignment using safe assignment:
http://itt.usf.edu/technology/plagiarism/studentman.pdf
How to Use the Assignment
Submission Tool:
http://itt.usf.edu/technology/Assignmenttoollarge.html
How to use the Journal Tool:
http://itt.usf.edu/technology/Teams%20LX/JournalUsersGuide.pdf
How to Use the Teams Site
Tool:
http://itt.usf.edu/technology/Teams%20LX/teamsUserGuide.pdf
How to Create a Citation:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_apa.html#General%20Format
APA Style:
http://www.isr.bucknell.edu/img/assets/6535/apa.pdf
Using APA style to cite internet sources:
http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/cite6.html
Course Schedule
1or 2 pages with topics, dates, assignments